This is one of my favorites to read aloud, because the children always laugh at the animals the vet pulls out of George's mouth. Scholastic Video Collection made a wonderful version of this story (Bark, George - and More Doggie Tails) that I've shown at storytime.

FINGERPLAY: Call the Dog

Call the dog, (Beckon with hand)

Give him some milk. (Cup other hand)

Brush his coat (Pretend to brush dog)

Until it shines like silk.

Call the dog, (Beckon with hand)

Give him a bone (Other hand out)

Take him for a walk (Walk fingers on open hand)

And put him in his home. (Fit fingers in hole made with other hand)

BOOK: Dog's Colorful Day: a Messy Story About Colors and Counting by Emma Dodd

I love the bright illustrations in this book. I made a felt story of this book and it was really easy. All you need is felt in different colors and the pattern. The pattern is in the book Storytime Magic and is available online through the American Library Association website. See, easy peasy.

FINGERPLAY: Digging in the Dirt

Ten little doggies went out one day (Hold ten fingers up)

To dig in the dirt and play, play, play. (Pretend to dig like a dog with both hands)

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About Me

I'm the Children's Librarian at DeWitt Community Library in DeWitt, a busy suburb of Syracuse, NY. When I'm not doing storytimes, crafts, programs, or pulling glue or other sticky things out of my hair, I love to read, watch movies, travel, and try out new restaurants and food. Life is good!!